“Engineers are inherently lazy.” These words spoken by one of my professors at Kansas State University didn’t sit well with me, but I still remember them decades later. I disagreed with my instructor at the time (I’ll tell how that went in just a moment…), but I now think she was right. And, now I …
Think back to the last farewell event you experienced with a coworker. Did you learn any leadership lessons? I suspect you did and may not have even realized it. That’s been the case for me at least. Because until I spent some time reflecting on my own experiences saying goodbye, I hadn’t noticed how much …
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I know. I know. You’re too busy to take time off work. That’s why you get to the end of every year and wish your company didn’t have a “use it or lose it” policy for vacation days. I know because I’ve been in that situation too many times over my career. But, deep down …
Most people would agree that kindness makes a positive impact. But, they typically mean it makes a positive impact on people, not the financial performance of a business. With a tagline of “training leaders to lead with kindness and confidence” you would naturally expect me to believe kindness is a good investment for you as …
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Have you ever created something and thought it was pretty good. But, as you continued to learn, you realized it could be even better. That happened to me this week as I was walking my dogs. Let me tell you what happened and how it can help you take your email skills to the next …
Sometimes it’s hard to be confident at work even when you have good role clarity. That’s true for me anyway. Perhaps you have similar insecurities at times. If you do, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. But, I’ve found a proven way to build my confidence. It works for me and I’m sure …
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You want to energize your career. Am I right? I suspect I am. Because, every person at some point in their career journey seeks to step it up a notch and be more excited about the work they are doing. This may occur after you’ve been in a role for a long time and the …
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You may not have perfect role clarity in your position. But, do you at least know which of your current tasks you should keep doing? In my experience, not everyone does, especially if you’re early in your career. And, that lack of assurance in what you should be doing can chip away at your confidence …
Are you looking for a way to stop doing some of the tasks you are responsible for? For high achievers like you who are hungry and always searching for new ways to add value to your team, this may be hard to admit. I get it because I’ve been in this situation. And, I know …
Role clarity comes by first knowing your tasks. But, if I asked you to show me a full list of all the things you are doing, you probably wouldn’t have one available. Most people don’t. In fact, most people aren’t even aware that role clarity begins with knowing your tasks. Documenting what you are currently …
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